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Jankie Family History

Jankie Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Janke, Hankin, Hanke, Dansie, Janko, Jonke, Jenkin, Mankin, Lackie

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Where is the Jankie family from?

You can see how Jankie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jankie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Jankie family living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jankie's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jankie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jankie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jankie. 100% of Jankie men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jankie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Jankie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 49 immigration records available for the last name Jankie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Jankie. For the veterans among your Jankie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankie lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Jankie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jankie in 1986 was 51, and 53 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jankie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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